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Picture this: you’re sharing the exciting news of your engagement, when someone asks, “Are you getting a prenup?” Suddenly, the room goes quiet. Why does this question make so many couples uncomfortable?

As prenup attorneys in Las Vegas, we’ve sat down with hundreds of engaged couples at Kelleher & Kelleher. Time and again, we’ve heard the same concerns and misconceptions about prenuptial agreements. These myths aren’t just persistent – they’re preventing couples from making informed decisions about their financial futures.

The reality? Modern couples are embracing prenups more than ever before. Young professionals, business owners, and blended families come to us wanting to protect what they’ve built while planning for a strong future together. They’re having open, honest conversations about money and finding that a prenup actually strengthens their relationship. Remember, this isn’t about hoarding your belongings like a dragon. It’s about having an open, clear, and honest discussion about how you got to where you are, and where you both want to go in the future. You’ll discuss how you’ve made your living, and how your future earnings will be treated. You’ll make plans to protect each other from any debt you might be carrying into the marriage. Most importantly, you’ll lay the groundwork for clear headed discussions throughout your marriage.

But if you’re feeling unsure about prenups, you’re not alone. Let’s tackle the most common myths we hear in our practice – from the idea that prenups are only for the wealthy to concerns about trust and fairness. By the time you finish reading this post, you’ll have a clear picture of what prenups really mean for modern couples.

Breaking Down Common Myths About Prenups

As family law attorneys in Las Vegas, we’ve heard every prenup myth out there. Let’s set the record straight with examples and facts that matter to you.

“Prenups Are Only for Wealthy People”

Think prenups are just for millionaires? Think again. At Kelleher & Kelleher, we help couples from all financial backgrounds protect their futures. Teachers, nurses, small business owners, and hourly workers all benefit from prenups.

Meet Mike and Lisa – he’s a firefighter with a small pension, and she owns a food truck. They’re not wealthy by traditional standards, but they both have assets they’ve built up over years that are worth protecting. Their prenup safeguards Mike’s pension and ensures Lisa’s business can grow without complications. It also makes a plan for how they will treat their combined income going forward. Mike and Lisa feel tremendous relief when they finish their plan and prenup because they are protecting their financial foundations while laying a path to success together.

“Getting a Prenup Shows You Don’t Trust Your Partner”

Here’s what we tell our clients: a prenup is about trust, just not in the way you might think. It’s about trusting each other enough to have honest conversations about money. If you can sit together and have this conversation openly and honestly, that takes a tremendous amount of trust on both sides! Think of it this way – years from now you’ll face any difficult conversation with the knowledge that you have both trusted each other before, and you’ll do it again.

Many couples tell us these conversations actually brought them closer together. They learned things about each other’s financial goals and values that might have taken years to discover otherwise.

“Prenups Cost Too Much”

Let’s talk real numbers. Yes, a prenup requires an upfront investment. But compare that to the potential cost of sorting out financial disputes later – both in terms of money and stress. We’ve seen couples spend more on their wedding flowers than on a prenup that protects their entire financial future.

The cost of a prenup through Kelleher & Kelleher varies based on your specific needs, but we work with couples to create agreements that fit their budgets while providing comprehensive protection.

“Prenups Always Favor the Wealthier Spouse”

This myth couldn’t be further from the truth. A well-crafted prenup protects both partners’ interests and prevents anybody from taking advantage of the other. Take Sarah and Tom – she came into the marriage with more assets, but their prenup ensures Tom’s future career growth and contributions to their family are recognized and protected.

Nevada law requires prenups to be fair and reasonable. At Kelleher & Kelleher, we make sure both parties fully understand and agree to all terms. We can help you create an agreement that:

• Protects both partners’ current and future interests
• Recognizes non-financial contributions to the marriage
• Ensures fairness in property division
• Secures both partners’ financial independence

Ready to move past the myths and protect your future? Call Kelleher & Kelleher at (702) 384-7494. Our experienced family law team will answer your questions and help you understand how a prenup can work for your specific situation.

Meet Sarah and James – she’s building a thriving bakery business in Las Vegas, and he’s a teacher with promising rental property investments. Like many modern couples, they saw their prenuptial agreement as a natural part of wedding planning, right alongside choosing their venue and planning their honeymoon.

Why? Because a prenuptial agreement isn’t about planning for divorce – it’s about protecting each other and the life you’re building together. Think of it as a financial roadmap for your marriage, spelling out how you’ll handle money matters as a team.

As family law attorneys at Kelleher & Kelleher, we’ve helped countless Nevada couples put these protective measures in place. A prenuptial agreement (often called a prenup) is simply a legal document that spells out how you’ll handle financial matters in your marriage. It covers everything from the business you’re growing to the inheritance you’re saving for your kids.

Here’s what might surprise you: prenups aren’t just for the wealthy anymore. Take our example couple – Sarah wants to make sure her growing bakery stays separate from marital assets so she can pass it down to her daughter one day. James wants to protect the rental properties he managed before marriage. Their prenup lets them tackle these real concerns head-on, leading to more open conversations about money and future plans.

In fact, millennials and Gen Z couples are getting prenups at higher rates than ever before. Why? Because they’re marrying later, bringing established careers and assets to their marriages, and taking a practical approach to financial planning. They see prenups as smart financial planning – like having insurance for your home or car.

At Kelleher & Kelleher, we focus on making the prenup process straightforward and stress-free. Want to learn more about how a prenup could benefit your specific situation? Give us a call at (702) 384-7494. Our experienced prenuptial lawyers will walk you through all the ways a prenup can protect what matters most to you.

Now, let’s look at the specific ways a prenup can benefit you and your future spouse.

Financial Protection and Peace of Mind

Money talks can be awkward, but they’re essential. At Kelleher & Kelleher, we’ve seen how a solid prenup turns those tough conversations into confidence-building moments. Let’s look at how a prenup protects your financial future.

Safeguarding Pre-Marriage Assets

You’ve worked hard for what you have. Maybe you’ve spent years building a small business, received an inheritance from your grandparents, or diligently saved for retirement. A prenup helps keep these pre-marriage assets separate and secure.

Take John, a local restaurant owner who spent 15 years building his business before meeting his fiancée. His prenup ensures that the business – and its future growth – stays in his control while allowing him to share the profits with his new family as he chooses. This clarity prevents future disputes and protects both spouses.

Real benefits of asset protection include:

• Your business remains yours to control and grow
• Family inheritances stay within your bloodline
• Retirement accounts maintain their separate status
• Investment properties keep their pre-marriage designation

Creating Clear Financial Boundaries

Money confusion leads to money conflicts. A prenup acts like a financial blueprint for your marriage. When you both know exactly what’s yours, what’s shared, and what’s separate, you’re free to focus on building your life together. This isn’t about being greedy, it’s about planning a future together and protecting the work that brought you together in the first place.

Consider Maria, a software engineer with stock options from her tech startup. Her prenup clearly outlines how future earnings from these options will be handled, preventing confusion down the road. This kind of clarity brings peace of mind to both partners.

Your prenup can spell out:

• Which assets you’ll share and which stay separate
• How you’ll handle future income and bonuses
• What happens with business growth during marriage
• How you’ll manage joint purchases like homes or cars

Shielding You from Future Debts

Debt doesn’t have to be a deal-breaker in marriage. A prenup can protect you from taking on your partner’s pre-marriage debts while creating a clear plan for handling future obligations.

Picture Alex, who’s finishing medical school with substantial student loans. His prenup with his fiancée ensures she won’t be responsible for his education debt, while also outlining how they’ll handle new debts they take on together. In other words, they aren’t making assumptions about how things will go–they’re making real plans for their shared financial stability.

Debt protection in your prenup can:

• Keep student loans separate
• Shield you from business liabilities
• Protect against credit card obligations
• Set boundaries for future joint debts

At Kelleher & Kelleher, we craft prenups that fit your unique situation. Call us at (702) 384-7494 to discuss how we can protect your financial future while strengthening your relationship foundation.